EIGHT YEAR AGO
JUNE 26. 2003
“Presley-Fluker finished their season as the 2003 Babe Ruth League Champions on June 19, 2003. Members of the team are Justin Gary, John Goodson, Nick Klaetsch, J.T. Murphy, Ryan Moore, Coach Glen Gary, Darvin Mims, Jesse Crawford, Jonas Claiborne, Chase Brown, Coach Jonas Claiborne, Daniel Ballard, Quinton Lee and Austin Murphy.”
“Taylor’s University completed their first rank testing on April 26, 2003, where 15 students received belts ranking yellow, orange and green. They also went to competition on May 17 where they won four trophies and four medals.”
“The Evergreen Youth 18 and Under Basketball Team has made it to the Alabama Sports Festival State Basketball Tournament to be held in Huntsville June 27-29, 2003.
“They will play two games Fri., June 27, and two games Sat., June 28. If they win their pool, they will play in the championship game Sun., June 29, at 10 a.m.
“Coach Ernest Boykin says his team has got a chance but they have to play smart.”
23 YEARS AGO
JUNE 23, 1988
“Brad Watts was presented the coveted Jerry Peacock Memorial Award for Best Senior Athlete at Sparta Academy’s All Sports Banquet recently.”
“At Sparta Academy’s All Sports Banquet football awards were presented to the following: Jeff Carrier, offensive back; Jamie Deason, defensive back and Toby Baggett, offensive and defensive lineman.”
“At Sparta Academy’s All Sports Banquet baseball awards were presented to the following: Lee Wild, outstanding pitcher; Jeff Carrier, outstanding defense; Kenny Bledsoe, outstanding offense; and Brad Watts, captain.”
“Brad Watts and Toby Baggett were presented trophies in boys basketball at Sparta Academy’s All Sports Banquet held recently. Brad won for offense and free throws and Toby for defense and rebounds.”
“Julie Johnson and Kim Searcy were presented trophies in girls basketball at Sparta Academy’s All Sports Banquet held recently. Kim received an award for offense-rebounds and Julie for defense-free throws.”
38 YEARS AGO
JUNE 28, 1973
“Owens signs with LBW College: Don Owens of Evergreen has been awarded a baseball grant-in-aid to Lurleen B. Wallace State Junior College. He plans to begin his studies at the Andalusia college this fall where he will join the Saints 1973-74 baseball squad.
“A recent graduate of Sparta Academy, Owens was an outstanding member of the academy’s baseball, football and basketball teams. He served as captain of the baseball and football squads.
“A third baseman, Owens finished this season with a batting average of .400.
“In addition to his athletic accomplishments, Owens was active on the staff of his school’s newspaper and yearbook. During his senior year, he was selected Most Athletic and Most Popular.
“The son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Owens, he plans to major in physical education and minor in sociology while at LBW.”
“These boys are former outstanding campers at the Evergreen Rotary Club’s Fish and Wildlife Camp who served as counselors for the camp this year. Pictured left to right are Tom Nielsen, Steve Dunn, Rob Stuart (mascot), Keith Pugh, Scott Gearhart, Randi Palan, Johnny Cook, Buddy Carrier, Jeff Daniels and Dennis Darby.”
53 YEARS AGO
JUNE 26, 1958
“Mr. and Mrs. Bob Bozeman and Leah spent the weekend in Pensacola where Mr. Bozeman played in the Pensacola Golf Tournament.”
“The Pelicans downed the Hawks to the tune of 10-5 Thursday night. Mike Fields and Gary Jordan twirled for the Pels while James Ellington hurled for the losers. Jordan was 2 for 2 on the winning side and Larry Griffin was 2 for 2 for the tough luck Hawks.
“After one inning (and a beautiful homer by Jimmy Weaver), the second game, Giants vs. Red Sox, was postponed on account of rain.”
“The Dodgers whitewashed the Yankees Tuesday night, 7-0. Ed Briggs and Sid Lambert turned in another of their fabulous mound jobs for the victorious Dodgers. Robert Rigsby hurled for the Yanks. Briggs was 3 for 3, Bobby Bateman 2 for 4 and Rooster Craft 1 for 2 to lead the Dodgers on offense. Leon Adams had a single in three trips to the plate for the only hit off either Briggs or Lambert. This is the 24th win for the Dodgers.”
Compiled by Sports Reporter Lee Peacock from past issues of The Evergreen Courant. To read The Courant’s weekly Sports Flashback feature online, visit leepeacock2010.blogspot.com.
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